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Touring Under Difficulties

The Bay City Wheelmen, in the 1850s, took pride in how they toured under difficulties. Just like cyclists do today, on gravel or adventures rides like in Leavenworth, Dirty Kanza, or Rebecca’s Ride in Sun Valley.

Instead of Strava, they discussed the best tweed weave

Here another group ride is seen 6 abreast on gravel, like the Tour of California in 1850.